Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
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Paroquet Bur (Engl.)
Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq.
An erect shrub or perennial herb. Height: Up to 75-150 centimeters in height Leaves: Leaves simple, alternate; blade ova...
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Dafronaya (Span.)
Coleus blumei
An erect, branched, fleshy, annual herb Height: 1 meter high
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Malaina (Tag.)
Coleus scutellarioides (L.) benth
An erect, branched, fleshy, annual herb Height: 1 meter high Leaves: Leaves are variously blotched or colored, usually m...
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Nangka (Bis.)
Artocarpus heterophyllus
A tree Height: 10 meters or more Leaves: Leaves are alternate, petioled, leathery, entire (though often lobed when young...
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Narrang pula (Tag.)
Pterocarpus indicus
Deciduous tree Height: heights of 35 meters Leaves: Leaves are oddly pinnate, 15 to 30 cm long with 7 to 11 leaflets. Le...
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A tree or shrub Height: 0.3-1 meter or more
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Respiratory
Suganda (Tag.)
Coleus aromaticus Benth.
An aromatic, perennial succulent herb Height: Grows to a 1 meter in height Leaves: Fleshy, broadly ovate, 4 to 9 centime...
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A tree or shrub Height: 5 meters or more
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Antiseptic
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A small tree or shrub Height: 1 to 3 meters height
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Digestive
Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Tinospora crispa
A large climber or vine Leaves: Membranous, 7-9 nerved, 5-12 cm long, rounded or cordate which is heart-shaped. Flowers:...
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Andorogat (Bik.)
Erythrina variegata Linn. var. orientalis (Linn.)
A deciduous tree Height: Reaching a height of 15 meters Leaves: The leaves are compound, trifoliate, borne on 2-28 cm lo...
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